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GEWI Steel High Yield Threadbar System

GEWI Steel High Yield Threadbar System

GEWI Steel High Yield Threadbar is a high tensile alloy steel bar which features a coarse left-hand thread over its full length. The
system is proven worldwide and offers versatility in a range of applications.
Manufactured in accordance with the German Certificate of Approval (Deutsches Institut fr Bautechnik), the system also offers
general conformance with BS 4449 : 2005 (Steel for the Reinforcement of Concrete).
The minimum specified characteristic yield strength is 500 N/mm2 for bar diameters 16 - 50mm and 555 N/mm2 for the 63.5mm
diameter bar. 16 - 50mm bars can be welded using appropriate industry practices relative to the carbon content of the steel.
Welding of the higher grade 63.5mm diameter bar is also acceptable with additional measures.
Key features of the system are:

Fully Threaded Bar - can be cut and coupled at any point.

Robust Threadform - ideal for construction site use.
Coarse Pitch Threadform (d/2, except 63.5mm which is d/3) with two flats ensures thread is self cleaning.
Fully Galvanized Systems - galvanized threadbars and accessories also available from stock.

Technical Data for GEWI Steel High Yield Threadbar

Nominal
Diameter

Steel
Grade

Ultimate
Strength
fpu

mm
16
20
25
28
32
40
50
63.5

N/mm2
500/600
500/600
500/600
500/600
500/600
500/600
500/600
555/700

kN
121
188
295
370
482
756
1176
2217

Yield
Strength
kN
100
157
245
308
402
630
980
1758

70% (b)
Ultimate
Strength

50%
Ultimate
Strength

Cross
Sectional
Area

Diameter
Over
Threads

Thread
Pitch

Bar
Weight

kN
85
132
206
259
337
529
823
1552

kN
61
94
147
185
241
378
588
1108

mm2
201
314
491
616
804
1260
1960
3167

mm
19
23
28
32
36
45
56
69

mm
8
10
12.5
14
16
20
26
21

kg/m
1.58
2.47
3.85
4.83
6.31
9.87
15.40
24.80

(a) Yield Stress, in general terms, equals 0.1% Proof Stress.

(b) For geotechnical applications 75% fpu may be used for proof testing.

Modulus of Elasticity: E = 205,000 N/mm2 +/- 5%.

Stock Lengths: All bar diameters 12.0m. Tolerances +/- 100mm. Special lengths up to 18.0m are available to order.
All bar diameters can be cut to length to suit customer requirements or supplied bent to BS 8666 : 2000.

Couplers for GEWI Steel High Yield Threadbars

Couplers enable GEWI Steel Threadbars to be coupled or extended, reliably and efficiently. It is important that the two threadbars
meet centrally within the coupler, and remain so during installation, to ensure correct load transfer. Coupler strength = 1.3 x Yield Strength
of the bar, which equates to 1.08 x Ultimate Strength, in accordance with German Approval Certificates.
With all types of coupler, precautions should be taken to ensure that the coupler remains centrally located during handling and
installation. This can be achieved through the use of grub screws, a centre pin or lock nuts.
The choice of coupler type depends on the application. The static coupler is used either in constant tension or a combination of
tension and compression loading, with the longer dynamic coupler used when vibration and cyclical load reversals are anticipated.

standard coupling

centre pin - optional

paint - visual indicator

grub screws - optional

Lock nuts should be used at each end of the coupler when the threadbar is used in reinforced concrete applications designed in
accordance with BS 8110. These lock nuts should be torqued to a predetermined value to prevent cracking of the structural concrete
at the coupler when the joint comes under load. See table on Page 3 for torque values.

GEWI Steel Threadbar

GEWI Steel High Yield Threadbar Accessories

Nominal
Diameter

Flat Plate
Stock Size *

mm
16
20
25
28
32
40
50
63.5

mm
150 x 150 x 10
150 x 150 x 10
150 x 150 x 10
150 x 150 x 10
200 x 200 x 30
200 x 200 x 40
300 x 300 x 50
300 x 300 x 50
(a)

Nominal Static Coupler

Diameter Dia.
Length
mm
mm
mm
16
32
90
20
36
105
25
40
115
28
45
125
32
52
140
40
65
160
50
80
200
63.5
102
260

Hexagonal Nut
AF
Length
mm
mm
32
40
36
45
41
50
46
55
55
60
65
70
80
85
100
115

Domed Nut
AF
Length
mm
mm

Recessed Plate
Stock Size *
mm
150 x 150 x 20
150 x 150 x 20
150 x 150 x 20
150 x 150 x 20
200 x 200 x 30
200 x 200 x 40
300 x 300 x 50

(b)

35
38
43
46

(a)

Static Coupler Dynamic Coupler

Dia.
Length
Dia.
Length
mm
mm
mm
mm
32
90
30
115
36
105
34
130
40
115
40
150
45
125
45
170
52
140
50(AF)
180
65
160
60(AF)
210
80
200
80(AF)
240
102
260
102
260

41
45
54
57

Lock Nut
AF
Length
mm
mm
32
30
32
40
41
40
41
45
50
50
65
70
80
85
100
115

Formed Plate
Stock Size *
mm
150 x 150 x 10
150 x 150 x 10
150 x 150 x 10
150 x 150 x 10

Torque
Value
Nm
300
400
700
950
1500**
2900**
8000**
8000**

AF
mm
30
36
41
46
50
60
80
100

Hemisphere
Dia.
Length
mm
mm
46
18
46
18
57
23
57
23
80
33
120
55
120
60

Flanged Nut
Length
mm
35
40
45
50
60
70
85
115

Dia.
mm
50
60
70
85
100
120
150
250

* Anchor plates can be supplied in any size to suit customer requirements.

** Torque applied to lock nut using hydraulic torque wrench.
(a) Machined coupler
(b) Cast coupler.

Nuts

Plates

Hexagonal Nut

Flat Plate

Domed Nut

Lock Nut

Formed Plate

Articulating Plate

up to 20

up to 30

Flanged Nut

Gusseted Plate
up to 45

Couplers

Static Coupler

Dynamic Coupler

Contact Coupler

Transition Coupler

Accessories

Mechanical Shell

Tapered Washer

Hemisphere

Lifting Shackle

up to 15

up to 30

Corrosion Protection
Galvanizing to BS EN ISO 1461 : 1999

Rock Bolts
Soil Nails
Temporary Ground Anchors

Double Corrosion Protection to BS 8081 : 1989

Permanent Soil Nails

Permanent Ground Anchors

GEWI Steel Threadbar

Applications
Soil Nails

Mini Piles

Reinforcement

Sheet Pile Ties

Spandrel Wall Ties

Rock Bolts

Lifting Bolts

Ground Anchors

Stressing Equipment
Jack Selection Chart
Capacity
Stroke
Weight
100kN
150mm
15kg
140kN
150mm
15kg
300kN
50mm
21kg
300kN
150mm
36kg
600kN
50mm
37kg
1100kN
50mm
46kg
1500kN
180mm
50kg
250mm
180kg
2000kN

16

20

25

Bar Diameter mm
28
32

40

50

63.5

Stressing Dimensions
Steel
Grade

Dim.
A

Dim.
B

mm
N/mm2
mm
mm
16
500/600
40
45
20
500/600
45
55
25
500/600
50
60
28
500/600
55
65
32
500/600
60
70
40
500/600
70
80
50
500/600
85
100
63.5
555/700
115
130
Dimension B is the minimum threadbar projection required for stressing.

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Quality Assurance

DYWIDAG-Systems International
Certificate Number
FM 25723

GEWI May 2009

Nominal
Diameter